Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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Concentrating on some bookwork is Kim Arthur Books And Energy Promote Brains New buildings weren't the only additions made ar AHS. The curriculum changed in many ways. Courses were conducted on the semester and year - long systems in- stead of the quarter system which had been adopted several years ago. Students were required to take at leasr five subjects each day. Courses which had previously been offered only at Vo - Tech Center or been dropped from the curriculum sprang into being. Turning a face plare on a wood engine lathe, Charles Williarnson completes a industrial arts pro- ject. Practical Courses Gain Interest The Vo - Tech Center continued to provide students with practical training in such fields as auto - mechanics and child- care. This training prepared students for future study and apprenticeships. Ir also opened a way fo try a vocational job for students who were unsure of the kind of work they wished to pursue. Student interest grew for the programs offered by the Vo - Tech Center and the voca- tional courses at school. Some of the vocational courses included in the regular curriculum were typing, general busi- ness, home economics, and industrial arts. Middle school students were al- lowed to choose industrial arts as an elective for 7th period. ICT expanded the students’ knowledge of the working world by allowing them to obrain a job and get first hand experience with credit towards graduation. Area businesses and industries employed ICT students in jobs which often expanded into summer and provided income needed by stu- dents to pay for further training and schooling in their chosen field. Clubs and Sports Accent Routine Extracurricular activities formed an- other dimension of students’ lives. These activities ranged from school clubs, school sports, and special hap- penings fo church and community or- ganizations and sports. School activi- ties were sponsored by teachers and community activities by area adults. Several clubs contributed their time and money toward community pro- jects such as trash pick - ups and col lecting canned goods for needy fam- ilies. Sporting contests remained a ma- jor attraction for students and the par- ticipants appreciated the new athletic facilities. Of course other organiza- tions, outside of school, continued to involve students actively in projects such as building a float to enter in the Christmas parade. Also YMCA related sports remained popular with active programs in swimming, baskerball, soccer, baseball, and foorball. Assisting Caderre troop 330, Mrs. Sonny Rod- gers paints clown face of Cindy Obuchowski prior To troops entertaining at Christmas pa- rade. Opening 5

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4 Opening Stowing Books A Modern Way A real trear for students was indi- vidual lockers. Accustomed to the old fashioned, gray lockers, students found the bright yellow, modern lock- ers an appealing new dimension. The school supplied each locker with a sturdy Masrer combination lock and instructions on how to use them. As many students found our, if they didn't use the lock, some things mys- Reaching into rhe top compartment of his locl- er is Barry Jenkins. The new lockers are divided into two parts. A lever located in the botrom compartment opens the rop one. teriously disappeared from the locker. If the lock was left unfastened, if was strangely locked on backwards. Hap- pily, after several visits of the sneaky locker snoop, students dutifully used their locks. One common complaint made abour the new lockers was space. The lockers were situated so close together thar students found them- selves shoulder to shoulder and el- bow to elbow berween classes when they tried to get into their lockers. However, the shiny new lockers and the togetherness were greatly appre- ciared and enjoyed. NEW DIMENSIONS = Taking A Giant Step Forward The two biggest stories of the year were the end fo construction on the new buildings and the opening of the middle school. The seventh graders were transferred from the elementary school fo join the eighth graders in the renovated area of the old high school ro form a middle school Teachers were shifted from the elementary and high schools for the faculty. Gradually both teachers and students became used to Returning from a break are Willie Seamster, Mr. Arthur, Michelle Woodruff, Mr. Frazier, Mrs. Gold- smith, and Marilyn Gares , an atmosphere more closely resembling high school. The middle school operated on its own bell schedule which began af 8:30. It employed Mr. Charles Arthur as its assistant princi pal and Mrs: Kay Hinson as guidance counselor. Middle school stu- dents enjoyed breaks, lockers, pep ral- lies, and seven 50 minute classes as their new experiences. The middle school has added a new dimension to the orginal population of AHS.

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Speakers Offer New Perspective Educarional sources were available in many forms. The most enlightening and enjoyable were speakers who presented programs on their special- ties. Invited by clubs and classes, they shared slide presentations, exhibits, demonstrations, and question and an- swer sessions. Such notables as srare representative Joe Crouch and Con- gressman Dan Daniels addressed sen- ior classes on current issues. These live sources provided students with a new dimension in learning. Mrs. Ruth Lewis applies rake - up ro Melody Dalron as part of FBLA’s job preparation if you caught any of the band perfor- maonces, you probably recognized David Price, the witty, new band director. He faced the job of continuing Tim Smith's wonderful progress and he surmounted the fask. The band was terrific. . . Although John Erb has been renowned for his positions as athletic di- rector and assistant principal, he srepped to the Conducting the band is a startled David Price. rop rung of the ladder to rake over rhe princi- pals chair. Forrunarely height has nor diminish ed his friendly disposition or wit An energer ic and ralenred lady grabbed rhe SCA’s reins in NEW DIMENSIONS KS A FS la poy te, p eo eT et) Oe Oe oN School Store’s success is appraised by SCA ad- viser Myra Thompson and Rose Organ. addition to reaching history and enriched the lives of many students. Myra Thompson continued molding the SCA into a more active body through: our the year. It was nice to hear fromm the SCA Two new people hailed from the guidance Gepart- ment. Moving into Witty principal, John Erb, accepts one of his many phone calls in his office. plush, new offices, Kay Hinson and Margaret Dowdy enjoyed task of sarisfying students needs . Assistant principals came in bunches. Former science teacher, Charles Arthur, became administrator for the middi e schaol while newcomer, Winston Odom, tackled the high school. Both seemed contents in their jobs quickly sloping into routines. The stroke of the brush brought new art addition, Chris Weinert. Working alongside Jane Bradbury, she warmed to talents of Surveying the merit of the information in a finan- cial aid pamphlet are Margaret Dowdy and Kay Hinson. : her art students Sporting a derermined look and fresh viewpoint, Dennis Toney appeared as head football coach. He led the Colonels through a rough season by keeping spirits up and remained hopeful when the season ended he could build a superior squad for next year